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Open Trivia DB

The Open Trivia DB API offers developers free access to an extensive database of trivia questions, suitable for various applications like quizzes and educational tools.

Developed by Open Trivia DB

Live API
99.90%Uptime
200msLatency
3.8kStars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
1.0Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieve random trivia questions from various categories

Full Endpoint URL
https://opentdb.com/api.php
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://opentdb.com/api.php'
Request Payload
{
  "type": "multiple",
  "amount": "10",
  "category": "18",
  "difficulty": "medium"
}
Expected Response
{
  "results": [
    {
      "category": "Science: Computers",
      "question": "What does CPU stand for?",
      "correct_answer": "Central Processing Unit",
      "incorrect_answers": [
        "Central Process Unit",
        "Computer Personal Unit"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "response_code": 0
}
Version:v1
Real-World Applications
  • Creating trivia-related mobile applications for usersOptimized Capability
  • Integrating trivia quizzes into educational platformsOptimized Capability
  • Building bots or games that require random trivia questionsOptimized Capability
  • Developing interactive learning tools based on trivia contentOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Free to use without any signup or API key
  • ✓ Supports multiple question categories and difficulty levels
  • ✓ Easy JSON response format suitable for fast integration
  • ✓ Session tokens available to prevent duplicate questions
Limitations
  • ✗ No official SDKs provided
  • ✗ No formal rate limit documentation
  • ✗ Limited to trivia question data only
  • ✗ Occasional latency variance based on request load

FAQs

API Specifications

1.0
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 5 minutes

Rate Limit

1000 requests per hour

Free Tier Usage

Unlimited free access with no authentication or usage caps, suitable for most development needs.

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing quick trivia question integration without authentication

Not Recommended For

High-volume commercial production requiring guaranteed SLAs or advanced analytics

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#quiz#trivia#education

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